5 Essential Questions about Eid al Adha

1. What is eid al-Adha?

The second greatest feast among Muslims which marks a part of Hajj rituals at Mina near Mecca, where the pilgrims offer a sacrifice.

2. What Does al-Adha mean?

Al-Adha roots back to the word " Dhuha" in Arabic meaning

3. When it celebrated?

On the tenth of Dhu al-Hijjah every year.

4. What Do  Muslims do to celebrate Eid al-Adha?

Doing Ghusl ( ritual bath), Eid prayer, offering a sacrifice.

5. What is the History behind this Eid?

It refers to Prophet Abraham (PBUH) and Allah's command that he sacrifice his son Ishmael, Which was due to Abraham's submission replaced by a ram by Allah.